Maderista Sercial 2013 / jeroboam
Region: Madeira
Producer: Madeira Wine Company SA
Why we chose this wine
2013: the year Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope Francis. A Madeira from this vintage carries that year within it: a wine that has matured patiently in cask for years.
| Volume | 300.0 cl. |
| Grape Variety | 100% Sercial – the driest and most refined Madeira grape, planted on the island's highest and coolest vineyards, giving the wine a lively, crisp acidity. |
| Drinking window | Ready to drink now — thanks to the nature of Madeira, this wine remains stable for many years, both in bottle and after opening. |
| Serveren bij | Excellent as an aperitif, lightly chilled and served between 11-12°C. Also delicious with almonds, olives, smoked fish or a light consommé. |
| Alc. | 20.0% |
| Vinification | Traditional Madeira vinification: the must from the Sercial grapes is fermented almost to dryness before being fortified (mutage) with neutral grape spirit, resulting in a drier, refined style with lively acidity. |
| Ripening | Aged for more than 13 years using the traditional canteiro method: in oak casks in the naturally heated lodges (armazéns) of the wine house, giving the Madeira its characteristic oxidative character and remarkable longevity. |
The producer
Madeira Wine Company SA
This group brings together Blandy's, Leacock's, Cossart Gordon and Miles, and with them an impressive stock of old wines. Chris Blandy and winemaker Francisco Albuquerque make approachable, rounded Madeira with real depth.